ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering

2 Credits (2 hours lecture)

Description

An introduction to the field of engineering. Students will learn about engineering careers, teamwork, engineering design, success in college, the teaching & learning process, and professional development. The class will also serve to prepare students for more advanced engineering coursework.

Prerequisites

ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0365 or ENGL 0115 AND ENGL 0307 or ENGL 0375 or ENGL 0117 OR higher level course (ENGL 1301) OR placement by testing. ENGL 0309 or ENGL 0310 also meet the prerequisite

Textbook

Outcomes

Describe the engineering profession and engineering ethics, including professional practice and licensure.

Use technical communication skills to explain the analysis and results of introductory laboratory exercises in engineering and computer science.

Explain the engineering analysis and design process.

Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises designed to expose students to the different engineering disciplines.

Describe the impact engineering has had on the modern world.

As part of a team, design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design.

Demonstrate computer literacy.

ENGR 1304 - Foundations of Engineering I

3 Credits (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab)

Description

Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data, and fundamentals of computer graphics.